1-23. I was about to call you!

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I am about to have lunch.
  • She is about to call the police.
  • My son is about to go to school.
  • We are about to jump.
  • I was about to call you.
  • She was about to play a game.
  • He was about to go shopping.
  • Are you about to leave?
  • Are they about to cancel this show?
  • Is she about to tell him the truth?
  • I am about to eat something.
  • She is about to go to work.
  • We are about to give up everything.
  • He is about to ask me something.
  • They are about to leave this building.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
bathroom (n) a room with a sink and toilet and usually a bathtub or shower
e.g. I was about to go to the bathroom to brush my teeth. 
fiancee (n) a woman that a man is engaged to be married to
e.g. Are you about to ask her to be your fiancee? 
related (adj) connected by common ancestry or sometimes by marriage
e.g. I am related to my uncle. 
shoot (v) to cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon
e.g. She was about to shoot an arrow towards the tree. 
press (v) to push (something) with strong or steady force
e.g. I am about to press the button to go on the elevator. 
bottle (n) a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and usually has no handle
e.g. Has the baby finished her bottle yet?
hit (v) to move your hand, a bat, etc., quickly so that it touches someone or something in a forceful or violent way
e.g. Are you about to hit him? 
break (v) to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way
e.g. I was about to break the glass but then I caught it. 
open (v) to cause (something) to no longer be covered, sealed, or blocked
e.g. Are you about to open that door? 
order (v) a specific request asking a company to supply goods or products to a customer
e.g. I am about to order new clothes online. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. about / everything / we / give / up / to / are / .
    2. to / we / about / get / are / married / .
    3. the / open / was / she / about / to / window / .
    4. press / was / button / he / about / the / to / .
    5. business / a / about / you / are / start / to / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. She is about going to work.
    2. He is about to me ask something.
    3. They are about to broke the window.
    4. you about to sing this song?
    5. Are you about to start a business?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What were you about to do before the lesson? (use “be about to V-ing”)
    2. What was the girl outside about to do?  (use “be about to V-ing”)
    3. What were the puppies about to do? (use “be about to V-ing”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph (5-10 sentences).
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university?
    3. What is something you are optimistic about?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-22. I am willing to meet him

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I am willing to help them.
  • I was willing to pay more.
  • He is willing to come back to our company.
  • We are willing to move to San Diego.
  • I am not willing to pay $100.
  • She is not willing to meet John.
  • They are not willing to forgive Mr. Jackson.
  • Are you willing to buy this camera?
  • Is he willing to bring his car?
  • Is Jenny willing to sell her earrings?
  • I am willing to die for you.
  • I am willing to use your service.
  • I am willing to work with him.
  • They are willing to sign this contract.
  • She is willing to stay here.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
earrings (n) a piece of jewelry that is worn on the ear and especially on the earlobe
e.g. Are you willing to buy new earrings?
sign (v) to write (your name) on something
e.g. I am willing to sign this document. 
contract (n) a legal agreement between people, companies, etc.
e.g. They were willing to sign the contract.  
support (v) to give help or assistance to (someone or something)
e.g. Are you willing to support this family with money?  
donate (v) to give (money, food, clothes, etc.) in order to help a person or organization
e.g. She was not willing to donate any more of her clothes. 
teach (v) to give lessons about (a particular subject) to a person or group
e.g. Are you willing to teach these new students? 
learn (v) to gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something
e.g. Is everyone willing to learn a new soccer trick today? 
sacrifice (v) to give up (something that you want to keep) especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone
e.g. She was willing to sacrifice her money to help them. 
 stay (v) to live in a place as a guest for a short period of time
e.g. Are you willing to stay here until you find a new apartment? 
invest (v) to use money to earn more money : to use your money to purchase stock in a company, to buy property, etc., in order to make future profit
e.g. They were not willing to invest into buying a house. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. willing / I / to / am / for / die / you / .
    2. service / am / your / to / willing / use / I / .
    3. do / we / to / willing / are / anything / .
    4. not / willing / I / to / give / up / am / .
    5. money / donate / you / are / our / willing / to / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. She is willing to staying here.
    2. She is willing show her pictures to us.
    3. We are willing not to support him.
    4. They are not willing to work yesterday.
    5. Are you willing to hire me?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What are some secrets you are willing to share? (use “be willing to V”)
    2. What are some chores that you are willing to do everyday? (use “be willing to V”)
    3. How much are you willing to sacrifice for your loved ones? (use “be willing to V”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph (5-10 sentences).
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What is your favorite time of day?
    3. What is your idea of a dull evening?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-20. I am planning to move to New York

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I am planning to visit Tokyo.
  • He is planning to start a business.
  • We are planning to move to California.
  • I am not planning to fire him.
  • They are not planning to hire anyone.
  • Are you planning to meet her?
  • Is he planning to work in New Jersey?
  • Are they planning to attack us?
  • I planned to attend the seminar.
  • We planned to buy a condo in Jeju Island.
  • I am planning to propose to her.
  • I am planning to change my name.
  • I am planning to hire more people.
  • I am planning to surprise Annie.
  • I am planning to wear a tuxedo tomorrow.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
phone (n) a system that uses wires and radio signals to send people’s voices over long distances
e.g. I am planning to phone my grandparents tomorrow. 
hire (v) to give work or a job to (someone) in exchange for wages or a salary
e.g. I am going to hire her to help me. 
fire (v) to dismiss (someone) from a job
e.g. I was going to fire him because he was always late. 
attack (v) to act violently against (someone or something) : to try to hurt, injure, or destroy (something or someone)
e.g. The dog tends not to attack anyone. 
island (n) an area of land that is surrounded by water
e.g. I would like to live on an island. 
condo (n) condominium : a room or set of rooms that is owned by the people who live there and that is part of a larger building containing other similar sets of rooms
e.g. I am planning on buying that condo. 
tuxedo (n) a formal suit for a man
e.g. I tend to prefer tuxedos over jeans. 
retire (v) to stop a job or career because you have reached the age when you are not allowed to work anymore or do not need or want to work anymore
e.g. I am planning on retiring next year. 
college (n) a school in the U.S. that you go to after high school : a school that offers courses leading to a degree (such as a bachelor’s degree or an associate’s degree)
e.g. I am going to attend college in 2 years in New York. 
dirt (n) loose earth or soil
e.g. How did all this dirt get in the house? 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. change / planning / I / to / my / am / name / .
    2. Annie / am / planning / I / surprise / to / .
    3. we / are / Germany / study / to / planning / in / .
    4. up / not / we / to / are / give / planning / .
    5. you / are / job / quit / to / your / planning / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I am plan to hire more people.
    2. I am planning to wear a tuxedo yesterday.
    3. I am planning not to move yet.
    4. Are you planning work with him?
    5. Does he planning to go to college?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What are some things you are planning to do this year? (use “be planning to V”)
    2. Describe your next week’s schedule. (use “be planning to V”)
    3. What do you plan to wear on your wedding? (use “be planning to V”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph (5-10 sentences).
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What plans do you have for the next 5 years?
    3. What is the worst thing parents can do to their children?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-19. I forgot to order it

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I forgot to ask you.
  • We forgot to hide this box.
  • She forgot to bring the file.
  • I didn’t forget to close the window.
  • They didn’t forget to come to my party.
  • They forgot to mention her achievements.
  • Don’t forget to wash your hands.
  • Don’t forget to buy a gift for him.
  • Don’t forget to call me later.
  • Don’t forget to lock the front door!
  • Did you forget my warning to protect them?
  • Did Judy forget to take her umbrella?
  • I forgot to bring my ID.
  • I forgot to cancel your sandwich order.
  • She forgot to buy socks.
  • They forgot to practice this lesson.
  • Kay forgot to turn off his computer.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
turn off (idiom) off to make a machine or piece of electrical equipment such as a television, engine, light etc
e.g. I forgot to turn off the oven. 
lock (v) to fasten (something) with a lock
e.g. She forgot to lock her door. 
passport (n) an official document issued by the government of a country that identifies someone as a citizen of that country and that is usually necessary when entering or leaving a country
e.g. He did not forget to bring his passport to the airport. 
cancel (v) to stop doing or planning to do (something); to decide that something (such as a game, performance, etc.) will not happen
e.g. Don’t forget to cancel the party next week. 
practice (v) to do something again and again in order to become better at it
e.g. She always forgot to practice the piano before her lesson.  
sandwich (n) two pieces of bread with something (such as meat, peanut butter, etc.) between them
e.g. He forgot to bring the sandwich he made for lunch. 
protect (v) to keep (someone or something) from being harmed, lost, etc.
e.g. Did you forgot to protect me from that dog? 
decide (v) to make a choice about (something); to choose (something) after thinking about it
e.g. He didn’t forget what sweater he decided to wear today. 
achievement (n) accomplishment; something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc.
e.g. I forgot that you had that achievement in soccer. 
prepare (v) to make (someone or something) ready for some activity, purpose, use, etc.
e.g. She forgot to prepare the food for the party. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. my / essay / prepare / to / I / forgot / .
    2. chapter / this / forgot / they / to / study / .
    3. a / cake / forget / they / to / didn’t / buy / .
    4. to / don’t / forget / your / passport / bring / .
    5. your / key / you / did / forget / bring / to / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I forget to order your coffee.
    2. I forgot not to go to the seminar.
    3. Don’t forget to call me yesterday.
    4. Don’t forget buying something for her.
    5. Did they forgot to leave a message?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What did you forget to do today?
    2. What do you normally forget to bring in the morning?
    3. What are some things that you should not forget when traveling?
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life?
    3. If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition, what would you choose?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-18. I’m trying to do my best

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I tried to include Amy in our group.
  • We tried to finish this project.
  • She tried to lend her tools.
  • I am trying to sort my laundry.
  • He is trying to provide tips for learning English.
  • I am not trying to ruin your party.
  • We are not trying to break your computer.
  • I tried not to forget.
  • She is trying not to speak loudly.
  • Are you trying to sell your car?
  • I tried to rent that apartment.
  • He tried to earn more money.
  • They tried to forgive Dennis.
  • She tried to complete the task quickly.
  • We tried to run away from them.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
borrow (v) to take and use (something that belongs to someone else) for a period of time before returning it
e.g. I am trying to borrow a car from someone. 
lend (v)  to give (something) to (someone) to be used for a period of time and then returned
e.g. He tried to lend him his sweater. 
rent (v)  to pay money in return for being able to use (something that belongs to someone else)
e.g. She tried to rent the apartment from him. 
run away (idiom)  to leave a place, especially secretly, in order to escape from someone or something from
e.g. She was trying to run away from home. 
fix (v) to make (something) whole or able to work properly again : to repair (something)
e.g. I am trying to fix the sink so it stops leaking. 
task (n) a piece of work that has been given to someone; a job for someone to do
e.g. I am trying to give the students a new task for homework. 
sort (v/n) to separate and put (people or things) in a particular order
e.g. Are you going to sort your papers? 
include (v) to contain (someone or something) in a group or as a part of something
e.g. Are you going to include her? 
provide (v)  to make (something) available; to supply (something that is wanted or needed)
e.g. He is trying to provide her with a job. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. tried / he / lose / to / weight / .
    2. I / rule / trying / to / follow / am / her / .
    3. understand / to / we / are / him / trying / .
    4. English / is / trying / she / master / to / ?
    5. is / not / he / fail / trying / to / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. She was tried to forgive Dennis.
    2. We tried to ran away from them.
    3. They are trying fix this problem.
    4. Does he trying to graduate?
    5. I am not trying to sleeping.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What are some goals you want to accomplish this year? (use “try to V”)
    2. What are some habits you want to build or get rid of? (use “try to V”)
    3. What are some things you want to forget? (use “try to V”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph (5-10 sentences).
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Describe your new year’s resolution. 
    3. Describe some things you want to achieve in your life. 

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-17. I would like to ask you something

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I would like to ask you something.
  • I would like to get one latte.
  • I would like to invite you.
  • I would like to share my story.
  • I would like to treat your family to lunch.
  • Would you like to pay now?
  • Would you like a free consultation?
  • Would you like to go to a concert with my friends and I?
  • Would like to come to my party?
  • Would you like to go running with me?
  • Would you like to test drive this car?
  • I would like to catch up with my grandmother.
  • I would like to buy two tickets.
  • I would like to use your service.
  • I would like to have dinner at 6 pm.
  • I would like to sing on stage.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
secret (n) kept hidden from others; known to only a few people
e.g. I would like you to keep this secret from my mom. 
seminar (n) a meeting in which you receive information on and training in a particular subject
e.g. They would like to attend the seminar tomorrow. 
taste (v/n) the flavor that you can taste when you eat or drink something; the sweet, sour, bitter, or salty quality of a thing that you can sense when it is in your mouth
e.g. I would like this to taste better. 
ticket (n) a piece of paper that allows you to see a show, participate in an event, travel on a vehicle, etc.
e.g. Would you like to buy a ticket for the show? 
consult (v) to go to (someone, such as a doctor or lawyer) for advice; to ask for the professional opinion of someone
e.g. She would like to consult with her doctor before buying medicine.
advise (v) to give an opinion or suggestion to someone about what should be done; to give advice to someone
e.g. She would like to get advise from her teacher.  
share (n) to have or use (something) with others
e.g. Would you like to share your food? 
treat (v) to entertain or pay for something as a treat; to deal with or think about (something) especially in a particular way
e.g. I would like to treat you to dinner. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. I / order / to / would / like / a / sandwich / .
    2. my / see / doctor / like / would / to / I / .
    3. here / you / would / sit / like / to / ?
    4. would / to / you / try / again / like / ?
    5. story / like / would / hear / you / to / my / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I would like to talking to your manager.
    2. Would you like to ate something?
    3. Would you like to knows my secret?
    4. Would you like come to our seminar?
    5. Would you like be my friend?
  3. Answer the following questions .
    1. What would you like to do if you had a lot of free time?
    2. How would you like the world to remember you?
    3. What childhood memories would you like to share today?
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph (5-10 sentences).
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Describe the world you would like to live in. 
    3. Describe the work you want to do. 

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-16. I want to eat fried chicken

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I want to buy a loaf of bread.
  • We want to learn hip hop.
  • I don’t want to live in Kentucky.
  • She doesn’t want to work for you.
  • He wanted to run away.
  • They wanted to play dominos last night.
  • I didn’t want to visit them.
  • Do you want to come with me?
  • Does he want to buy a mansion?
  • Did you want to talk to me?
  • I want to live in Paris.
  • I don’t want to have loud neighbors.
  • They want to forgive his mistake.
  • He wants to drink water.
  • We want to increase business significantly.
  • She wants to forget about everything.
  • Chris wants to work with us.
  • I want to discuss my concerns.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
mansion (n) a large and impressive house
e.g. I want to live in a mansion.
give up (idiom) to stop trying to do something
e.g. I don’t want to give up trying to learn my vocabulary. 
forgive (v) to stop feeling anger toward (someone who has done something wrong); to stop blaming (someone)
e.g. I want to forgive her for hurting me. 
concern (n/v) a feeling of worry usually shared by many people
e.g. She wanted to tell her boss about her concerns. 
argue (v) to give reasons for or against something; to say or write things in order to change someone’s opinion about what is true, what should be done, etc.
e.g. He always wants to argue with his sister.  
discuss (v) to talk over or write about, especially to explore solutions; to debate
e.g. I want to discuss my homework with you. 
loud (adj) making or causing a lot of noise; strong and noticeable in sound
e.g. I don’t want him to talk so loud. 
significantly (adv) in a way that is large enough to be noticed or have an effect
e.g. I want to make changes to this report significantly. 
wrong (adj) not agreeing with the facts or truth; incorrect
e.g. Does he want to be wrong? 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. want / Paris / I / in / live / to / .
    2. forget / she / to / everything / wants / about / .
    3. you / wanted / something / to / we / ask / .
    4. New York / don’t / we / leave / want / to / .
    5. her / did / watch / want / you / with / to / a movie / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. He want to drink water.
    2. They wants to give up everything.
    3. I don’t want to knew.
    4. I didn’t want to be cry.
    5. Do you want to doing something?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What do you want to do tomorrow? (use “want to V” form)
    2. What does your family want to do this weekend? (use “want to V” form)
    3. What do your friends want to do this year? (use “want to V” form)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph (5-10 sentences).
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Describe what you want to do this year. 
    3. Describe what you want to do on a date. 

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-15. There’s something on your face

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • There is my friend.
  • There are kids in the building.
  • There is no water here.
  • There was a crazy man in the terminal.
  • There were 7 members in the band.
  • There will be a show tomorrow.
  • Is there a restroom here?
  • Is there an extra hoodie?
  • Are there cars in the parking lot?
  • Was there a problem?
  • Will there be a meeting?
  • There is my mother.
  • There are many options for suits.
  • There is a gift in this box.
  • There is a lot of joy in my family.
  • There are cute baby birds here.
  • There are two errors.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Cambly Content - There's something

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
gift (n) something that is given to another person or to a group or organization (v) to present (someone)
e.g. There are gifts under the tree. 
error (n) something that is not correct; a wrong action or statement; mistake
e.g. There is an error in that sentence. 
drawer (n) a box that slides into and out of a piece of furniture (such as a desk) and that is used to store things
e.g. There are socks in that drawer. 
fitting room (n) a room in a store in which customers can put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits before they buy it
e.g. There is someone in that fitting room. 
refrigerator (n) a device or room that is used to keep things (such as food and drinks) cold
e.g. Is there food in the refrigerator? 
suit (n) a set of clothes that usually consists of a jacket and a skirt or pair of pants that are made out of the same material
e.g. There is a new store to buy suits. 
pullover (n) a piece of clothing (such as a sweater) that is put on by pulling it over your head
e.g. There is a pullover in my closet. 
hoodie (n) a hooded sweatshirt
e.g. There is a new hoodie that I want to buy. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercises with your tutor. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. a / in / there / this / is / gift / box / .
    2. in / there / is / my / family / joy / .
    3. drawer / the / there / pens / were / in / .
    4. here / is / fitting room / there / a / ?
    5. the / is / refrigerator / water / in / there / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. There are my favorite pullover.
    2. There are no love. 
    3. There will a concert tomorrow.
    4. Is there people in the building?
    5. Were there a problem yesterday?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. Describe your room.
    2. Describe your school.
    3. Describe your hometown.
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph (5-10 sentences).
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Describe your house.
    3. Describe your favorite place in the world.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-14. It’s Valentine’s Day!

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • It’s Saturday.
  • It’s March 10th today.
  • It’s 5:30 now.
  • It was chilly yesterday.
  • It was only 10 miles.
  • It was dark outside.
  • It’s raining in Cleaveland.
  • It was snowing in Canada.
  • Is it Christmas tomorrow?
  • Was it hot in the room?
  • It’s snowing now.
  • It’s 5:30 in New York.
  • It’s already Monday.
  • It’s 100 miles away.
  • It’s bright outside.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
chilly (adj) noticeably cold
e.g. It’s chilly outside. 
dark (adj) having very little or no light
e.g. It’s very dark in this room. 
bright (adj) producing a lot of light
e.g. It’s bright in here with the light on. 
warm (adj) somewhat hot; not cool or cold
e.g. It’s very warm in Florida. 
inside (adj) an inner side, edge, or surface of something — usually singular
e.g. The event is inside the stadium.  
Christmas Eve (n) the day before Christmas (December 24)
e.g. It’s Christmas Eve today. 
already (adv) before this time; before now
e.g. It’s already snowing outside. 
cloudy (adj) having many clouds in the sky
e.g. It’s cloudy outside today. 
dry (adj) having no or very little water or liquid
e.g. It’s very dry without the sauce. 
humid (adj) having a lot of moisture in the air
e.g. It’s humid right now. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercises with your tutor. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. it’s / New York / in / 5:30 / .
    2. warm / not / it’s / here / . 
    3. in / it / doesn’t / San Diego / usually / rain / .
    4. is / 6 / it / already / ?
    5. hot / is / it / inside / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. It were bright outside.
    2. It has raining in London.
    3. It snows yesterday.
    4. It snow in Alaska every year.
    5. Was it rain yesterday?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. Describe the weather today.
    2. Describe the room condition.
    3. Describe where the nearest school is.
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph (5-10 sentences).
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Describe an average summer in your country.
    3. What is a good neighbor?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-13. I used to be popular

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I used to love his style.
  • She used to like hip hop.
  • We used to hang out in college.
  • He used to like painting.
  • They used to yell at each other.
  • I used to be unmotivated.
  • He used to work there.
  • Jenna used to be quiet, but observant.
  • Did you use to exercise every day?
  • Did she use to come here every weekend?
  • I used to smell the roses every day.
  • I used to wake up late.
  • I used to work with Michael.
  • I used to be unhealthy.
  • He used to cook for me.
  • The kids used to always shrug their shoulders.
  • She didn’t use to drink coffee before noon.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
observant (adj) quick to notice; watchful
e.g. I wasn’t always this observant when going for walks. 
smell (n/v) the quality of a thing that you can sense with your nose
e.g. I used to smell the flowers while walking to work. 
unmotivated (adj) not having interest in or enthusiasm for something, especially work or study; without a reason or motive
e.g. I used to be unmotivated when I was working out. 
yell (v) to say (something) very loudly especially because you are angry, surprised, or are trying to get someone’s attention
e.g. I used to yell at my children a lot. 
wild (adj) living in nature without human control or care; not tame
e.g. That dog used to be wild before they trained her. 
hang out (v) to be or stay somewhere for a period of time without doing much
e.g. I used to hang out with my friend. 
cringe (v) to feel disgust or embarrassment and often to show this feeling by a movement of your face or body
e.g. I used to cringe when I saw blood. 
shrug (v) to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about something
e.g. He used to shrug his shoulders when his mom asked him to do his chores. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercises with your tutor. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. every day / used / I / to / exercise / .
    2. used / we / play / to / every night / .
    3. used / be / to / they / funny / .
    4. painters / they / to / used / be / .
    5. you / did / use / study / to / English / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. My pet just to be wild.
    2. I used to being lazy.
    3. They use to be happy together.
    4. We are used to be friends.
    5. Did you used to drink coffee every morning?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What did you used to do as a little kid?
    2. What did your family used to do, but not do any more?
    3. What did your friends used to be like when you were in school?
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph (5-10 sentences).
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Describe yourself when you were a kid.
    3. What is something you do well?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.